Kids like it, can be a bit messy though if you don't have enough adult help especially with Younger kids. Can run out of tacky glue fast with the amount and size of shells. White sand doesn't show up as well on the feet as the brown sand does. Need to leave enough time for it to dry though for if using for VBS programming. If kids are bringing it home yet that night, put a small fan on it to help it dry quicker.